Site Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town Kingston Upon Thames Salary £40,701 - £48,054 pa. Inclusive of Outer london HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 29/04/2024 23:59
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Specialist Audiologist and/or newly qualified Audiologists, to join our dynamic and progressive Audiology teams.
We are looking for experienced applicants, educated to degree level with an audiology qualification. This is a unique opportunity for individuals with a specialist interest in providing hearing assessments and rehabilitation for adults and children of all development ages, from newborn to school leaving age.
The successful applicants will join a multidisciplinary team of extended scope Audiologists, Clinical Scientists, Newborn Hearing Screeners, clinical nurse specialists, voice therapists and ENT specialists to provide a full range of specialist-level services to the local population of approximately 360,000.
Location of clinics: Kingston/Roehampton
Main duties of the job
The department, which is accredited under the Improving Quality in Physiological Measurement Services (IQIPS) programme to provide the full scope of routine and complex paediatric and adult services, is delivered by a team of fourteen highly qualified and experienced Audiology practitioners. The dedicated team provides the highest standards of care and, as an accredited training centre, enjoy strong links with higher education providers and active participation in the South West London Clinical Networks.
In order to be considered for these posts you should be registered with (or eligible to be registered with) the RCCP and be eligible to work in the U.K. (i.e. Working holiday Visa, EU passport). Support will be given to ensure that the successful candidates continue their professional development
The successful applicant will also be:
* Familiar with service provision in the UK and current developments and issues
* Experienced working at a high level of autonomy and operate effectively within a team
* Able to demonstrate a flexible, adaptable approach and an ability to exercise good judgement based on up-to-date knowledge and experience
The job description will be as flexible as possible so that we can try to accommodate a range of activities that would interest the successful candidate. It would be expected that successful applicant would deliver the duties detailed within the Job Description with the potential to develop the service provision further.
Working for our organisation
Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
We employ 3,700+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 360,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.
Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits
The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance
-Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 – Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.
-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.
Trust Values
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:
- Caring – Design and deliver care around each individual patient’s needs and wants.
- Safe – Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes first
- Responsible – All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation
- Value Each Other – Value each other's contribution
- Inspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We encourage you to come and talk to us to understand a bit more about our organisation and what we can offer. Please feel free to contact us for an informal chat about the opportunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Bachelor degree in Audiology or equivalent knowledge base acquired through in-depth service experience.
* Completion of ERA and balance course
Experience
* Practical experience undertaking paediatric assessments and hearing aid fitting to adults and children.
Knowledge
* Ability to organise/coordinate care within community and acute care settings
* IT and Presentation Skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
* Clare Beak, Audiology Team Leader. T: 07392126269 E: c.beak@nhs.net
Watch a short video message below from our Chief Executive, Jo Farrar:
About Kingston Hospital
We were the first acute Trust in south west London to gain Foundation Trust status in 2013, and in late 2018 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as “Outstanding” for overall quality and leadership.
Our values guide the way we deliver outstanding care each and every time to our patients.
Kingston Hospital has been ranked in the top ten trusts in the country following the most recent NHS staff survey.
* 75% of staff said that they would recommend Kingston to others as a place to work, putting the hospital significantly above the national average for NHS trusts
* When asked if they would recommend the hospital as a place to receive care, 82% of the hospital’s staff confirmed that they would, putting the Trust in the top performing group of hospitals and the second best score in London
Our People Pledge
Our People Pledge outlines the wide range of support employees can expect at HRCH and Kingston Hospital, from agile and flexible working to training and development. It also outlines our ask of you as a member of our team. It is a simple guide to the wide range of benefits available, all in one place.
We pledge to offer our people holistic support that distinguishes us from other health and care employers. The People Pledge has been developed in collaboration with our staff who shared their views about what matters most to them. From this work seven key themes emerged, which are all covered in the pledge. They are:
* Agile and flexible working
* Diversity and inclusion
* Health and wellbeing
* Induction and orientation
* Pay and conditions
* Training and development
* Communication and engagement
Supporting our staff
Kingston Hospital has an excellent track record of supporting staff development and training. We have an onsite Education Centre and a dedicated Learning and Development Team to support staff in reaching their aspirations.
We know that well supported and happy staff provide the best care for our patients and the wellbeing of our staff is an important priority for the Trust. As a member of staff at Kingston Hospital, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including access to our onsite Day Nursery, season ticket loans, discounts in our onsite Boots pharmacy and hospital restaurant and support from our dedicated in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team.
Our monthly staff excellence award scheme and long service awards ensure that our staff receive the recognition and celebration that they deserve.
Staff benefits and wellbeing
We know that well supported and happy staff provide the best care for our patients and the wellbeing of our staff is an important priority for the Trust. As a member of staff at Kingston Hospital, you will have access to a wide range of benefits.
* New starter support
* Minimum of 27 days paid annual leave per year (for full time staff) which rises after 5 and 10 years’ NHS service) plus bank holidays
* Automatic membership to the NHS Pension Scheme, one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK
* Flexible working options
* Maternity, paternity and sick pay entitlements
* Access to our onsite Day Nursery
* Option to join our Staff Bank where you can work additional hours at competitive rates
* Season ticket loans
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Car Lease Scheme
* 10% discount in our Boots Kingston Hospital Pharmacy
* 20% discount in our hospital restaurant
* Monthly Staff Excellence Award scheme
* Long service awards
Health and wellbeing:
We have a dedicated in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team to support staff with:
* Fast-track physiotherapy referrals
* Stop smoking service
* On-site Yoga, Pilates and exercise classes
* Discounted gym membership
* Reimbursement for eye tests for Visual Display Unit (VDU) users
* Free flu vaccination each year
* Access to counselling and support services
* Reduced rates for massage and other therapies
The Health and Wellbeing Team is committed to providing opportunities to equip and inspire our staff to care for their wellbeing and enhance their quality of life at home and at work. We encourage all our staff to participate in our many wellbeing campaigns and Initiatives throughout the year.
Kingston Hospital has an excellent track record of supporting staff development and training. We have an onsite Education Centre and a dedicated Learning and Development Team to support staff in reaching their aspirations.
Induction
We are committed to supporting all our staff from their very first day at Kingston Hospital. Upon joining the Trust, new starters are invited to a corporate induction session along with other new starters. The session includes a range of engaging activities and learning, including completion of mandatory training.
Leadership Programmes
We offer four free accredited leadership development programmes, suitable for team leavers through to senior managers.
Talent pool
Our Talent Pool aims to facilitate movement of our administrative and clerical staff from one role to another and to support their development and career progression within the hospital.
Training Courses
Staff have access to a comprehensive range of job-specific and general training courses which are delivered face to face, through eLearning, either direct by staff at the Trust or by specialist training providers.
Learning and Resource Centre
The Stenhouse Library is a multi-disciplinary library providing library and information services to all staff and students. The library offers a variety of services including books, journals, e-journals, e-resources and training. PCs are also available for staff to use with printing, photocopying and scanning facilities.
ICARE programme for Healthcare Assistants
Thanks to feedback and insight from staff across the Trust, our ICARE programme has been created to provide development opportunities and support to all our Band 2 Healthcare Assistants here at Kingston Hospital. The programme offers:
* A ‘buddy’ to provide 1:1 support and guidance through the first two weeks in their allocated ward or department
* An 18-month pathway to develop skills and support staff in progressing to Band 3 positions
* Monthly open forums to share ideas, education and training
* Access to a dedicated Wellbeing Chaplain, offering support, a listening ear and providing the opportunity for confidential conversations at any time
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We celebrate the diversity of our staff and strive to be an inclusive organisation. We have a number of staff networks here at Kingston Hospital to support equality, diversity and inclusion, which you can find out more about on our Equality, div e rsity and inclusion page .
All recruitment for the NHS Hospitals in South West London is now carried out by the same team, based at the South West London Recruitment Hub HQ in Epsom.
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